Christmas Season · Year C
Holy Name of Jesus
January 1, 2028
Overview & Insights
“Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened.” (Luke 2:15)
With this scene, the fulfillment of the angel Gabriel’s announcements (1:11–20, 26–37) is complete. Both John and Jesus have been unexpectedly conceived, celebrated in prophetic songs, and born in remarkable circumstances. Each is already revealed as having a central role in God’s plan of salvation, but the angel’s words now emphasize that the good news is centered on the Messiah rather than on his forerunner.
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Commentary
Commentary on Luke 2:15-21 Working Preacher
A Luther Seminary reading joining the shepherds' proclamation to the eighth-day naming.
Luke 2 - Naming and Circumcision Enduring Word · David Guzik
An evangelical verse-by-verse commentary covering the shepherds' witness and the naming of Jesus.
Luke 2 resources Precept Austin
An exhaustive study compilation with word studies and cross references on Luke 2.
Luke 2:15 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries gathered verse by verse on the shepherds' report and the naming.
Luke 2:15 Verse-by-Verse Commentary StudyLight
A large library of expositors stacked verse by verse for a further voice on the chapter.
The Semiotics of Jesus Sermons That Work · Episcopal Church
An Anglican Holy Name Day sermon on how a name signifies identity and calling.
Background & Word Study
Overview: Luke 1-9 BibleProject
An animated overview mapping Luke's opening chapters that frame the naming account.
Luke 2:15 Interlinear BibleHub
The Greek of the passage word by word with parsing and lexical helps.
Enter the Bible: Luke Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary's book introduction to Luke and its distinctive concerns.
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What do the shepherds do?
They hurry to find Mary, Joseph, and the child in the manger, then return glorifying and praising God; on the eighth day the child is named Jesus, as the angel had said.
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